2. As Artemis Fowl's private jet approaches Heathrow airport, its horizontal distance from the airport is 22 miles when his altitude is 2.2 miles. To the nearest degree, what is the angle of descent of Artemis' plane? Descent Angle

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2. As Artemis Fowl's private jet approaches Heathrow airport, its horizontal distance from the airport is 22
miles when his altitude is 2.2 miles. To the nearest degree, what is the angle of descent of Artemis'
plane?
Descent Angle
Transcribed Image Text:2. As Artemis Fowl's private jet approaches Heathrow airport, its horizontal distance from the airport is 22 miles when his altitude is 2.2 miles. To the nearest degree, what is the angle of descent of Artemis' plane? Descent Angle
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